The Lion of St Petersburg Russia, Vasu Nikolai Duzhiy, 55, a lumber Company supervisor and extraordinary runner, made it past the 3100 Mile finish line for the ninth time in nine tries. The humble and modest athlete thanked everyone in attendance, after he reached third place.

Mr Duzhiy averaged 62.589 miles/ 100.728km per day, and is still ranked sixth all-time.

Harita Davies had another solid performance and is poised to finish on Monday between 6:30 and 7:45 local time. She is well ahead of her personal best from 2019. Takasumi Senoo will reach that elusive finish line Tuesday evening, after a remarkable effort and even longer journey to get to New York.

Wei-Ming Lo wasted little time this past morning and evening, garnering 68.0512 miles/ 109.5177km, and placing himself only 82 laps (45.0016 miles/72.423km) away from his goal of 3100 miles. The Taiwan Ambassador to the USA made a brief appearance to wish Mr Lo well. Wei-Ming has been a real ambassador for the sport of super-long distance running, as well as for his Taiwan heritage and community. He should finish on Saturday by 6:00 pm (1800 hours) and will be honored by nearby Taiwanese people who have emigrated to the US, as well as those from the Taiwan running community. There are other surprises in store as we await this great second place runner, followed by three other finishes in the next four days. Stay tuned folks.

Wei-Ming Lo-3000miles-47:02:56:01 NR, AR

Harita Davies-2900 miles-47:08:44:07

The six remaining runners are carrying the heavy load of expectation, if not the combined feeling of- ‘when will this end’-syndrome. Yet, they are focused, and able to smile or joke, or accept the outer defeat of time. There is inner poise in all who endure the long races. It is not an ‘escape from the world’ that fuels the multi-day racer, but rather an exploration of both the inner and outer world. The athletes who attempt the 3100 might reach for the stars, but the discovery of who they are is by far the more valuable trait to be revealed. 

Wei-Ming Lo passed 2900 miles and is focused on Saturday at 6:00 pm (18:00 hours) for his arrival at the finish line. The Taiwanese gentleman has really been a revelation throughout this race, and his dreams are to be reached, or revealed. 172+ miles remain before his journey will end. Carry on, runners- it is only a matter of time.

Wei-Ming Lo- 2900 miles-45:08:32:56

Harita Davies-2800 miles-45:15:36:55

Today was like double jeopardy all day. After Andrea Marcato’s tremendous finish late the night before, and a return today for the 13 laps to the magical 5000km split (optional), the air was let out of the running course, and Mother Nature whacked the course and its  inhabitants all about, with cold blasts from the north and gusts to over 25MPH.  Energy at Race HQ has dwindled significantly, as Andreas was offering interview after interview on the phone. The remaining Six Starters are still in the game, with four more likely finishers from this group. All of the heroes continue to compete with themselves.

Wei-Ming Lo made it past 2800 miles to position himself for a likely finish on Saturday. Vasu Duzhiy will likely finish his journey on Sunday afternoon, and Harita Davies will reach her goal on Monday, God willing. Takasumi-San Senoo will grind it out until late Tuesday next, before tasting the joys and satisfaction of finishing the longest race.

Wei-Ming Lo- 4500km- 43:15:51:11

                      2800 miles- 43:16:39:52

It is six weeks into the 3100 Mile Race, and a change of places has not happened, but the singular greatness of Andrea Marcato has dominated the proceedings. Mr Marcato has his sights set on finishing Sunday before 12:00 midnight (24:00), placing him in the rarified air of Day 43. It will require 139 laps- 76.2832 miles / 122.7659km- in order to complete the race. He has a lead over second place of 346 miles. He went through the 3000 mile split nearly 19 hours faster than his victory in Salzburg in 2020.  He pushed through a two –hour rainstorm with changing winds, to make a solid 74.63 miles. Follow the webcam during the day today, for updates on his probable finish. 

Takasumi Senoo made it past the 4000km and 2500 mile splits in personal best times. He has a slim but growing cushion of laps, and should finish on the last day.

Splits:

Andrea Marcato- 3000 miles- 41:11:55:20

Takasumi Senoo- 4000km-41:10:43:05

                        2500 miles-41:15:30:21

Daily averages miles/ km

Andrea Marcato                       71.997 miles / 115.868 km                              

Wei Ming Lo                            63.739 miles / 102.578 km

Vasu Duzhiy                           62.419 miles / 100.454 km

Harita Davies                          61.086 miles /   98.309 km

Takasumi Senoo                     59.740 miles /   96.143 km

Stutisheel Lebedev                57.049 miles /   91.811 km

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin             54.945 miles /   88.425 km

Only three made it past 60+ miles today, as a last-gasp, summer past, warm front visited the area.

Andrea Marcato continued the speed journey phase of his run, adding a third 74.08 miles total (119,23km) in three days, Vasu Duzhiy went past the 4000 km and 2500 mile marks for the ninth time in his 3100 saga. 

Vasu Duzhiy- 4000km- 39:12:46:21

                   2500 miles- 39:16:46:24

Almost perfect weather accompanied the runners today, as six went past 60 miles.

Andrea Marcato is accentuating his effort with each step. He surpassed Grahak Cunningham as the fourth fastest runner all-time to reach 2700 miles today, virtually passing Mr C by four hours after the dust settled.  Now with less than 400 miles to go, the Italian runner is planning his lap totals for the push to the finish line.

The 2700 Mile Race was the direct predecessor to the 3100 Mile Race, and lasted just one year in the summer of 1996. Georgs Jermolajevs of Riga, Latvia ran 2700 miles in 40 days +11:49:07 to secure the top step on the podium 

The top five at 2700 miles in event history right now:

1. Ashprihanal Aalto, Finland                             2700 mi- 35:03:34:45- 2015
2. Madhupran Wolfgang Schwerk, Germany     2700 mi- 35:14:01:21- 2006
3. Galya V Balatskyy, Ukraine                            2700 mi- 37:08:09:47- 2015
4. Andrea Marcato, Italy                                     2700 mi- 37:11:03:05- 2021
5. Grahak Cunningham, Australia                       2700 mi- 37:15:09:55- 2012

Andrea Marcato reached his third best total of laps today- 141- which is a ‘full sheet’ of 77.3808 miles/ 124.5323 km, in the vernacular of 3100 Mile runners. Laps are the real separation from imaginary to real. Each lap is precious to them, as it should be. Like baby steps, the runner makes progress, while recounting his or her steps from previous days. Mr Marcato is making larger increments in his totals, and the streak continues at 23 straight days over 70 miles.

The top six runners all moved past 60 miles. It rained off and on for two hours, but then cooled down the last three hours of the day. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin went past the 2000 Mile mark for the 17th time in his 3100 Mile Race career journey. At midnight began the 24-hour observation of Sri Chinmoy’s passing into Mahasamadhi. The runners will offer their gratitude for being in this remarkable event.

Cheers to ultrarunners everywhere, and feel Peace within and without you.

Ananda-Lahari- 2000 miles- 35:12:54:13

Andrea Marcato continues his efforts to find new ways to reach his goals. He is moving with purpose and conviction, and his 70-Mile streak has reached 22 straight days. This evening he topped the 4000km mark nearly eight hours faster than his Salzburg, Austria mark. He reached 2500.33 miles /118.349 km for 35 days- another personal best. His final target is moving into the high rent district of the 3100 Mile Race- legendary performances that the best in the world have offered to us lucky observers. If he maintains his efforts and avoids injury, a new ranking place awaits his finish. Watch for this man to impress you with his power strides and intense focus.

Wei Ming Lo surprised everyone, when, today, before noon, he switched from his famous plastic sandals to a legitimate pair of running shoes.  The almighty sidewalk course would not allow runners to fly by with sandals for the whole event- at least not this time. Still remarkable- nearly 2200 miles running in sandals, with nary a blister or a sore muscle.

Stutisheel Lebedev went past the 2000-mile mark for the 12th time in his remarkable sporting career.

Andrea Marcato- 4000km- 34:14:20:50

Stutisheel Lebedev- 2000 miles- 34:14:46:43

Miles /km per day average

Andrea Marcato             71.438 miles / 114.968 km                         

Wei Ming Lo                   63.880 miles / 102.805 km

Vasu Duzhiy                   62.233 miles / 100.155 km

Harita Davies                 61.167 miles /   98.439 km

Takasumi Senoo            59.631 miles /   95.966 km

Stutisheel Lebedev        57.498 miles /   92.534 km

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin   56.103 miles /   90.289 km